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Celtic Stunned by Falkirk as Bain Frustrates Former Club
Former Celtic goalkeeper Scott Bain made 10 saves as Falkirk took their first win over Celtic since 2007 and moved up to fourth.
- On Sunday, November 1, 2026, Celtic suffered a 2-0 defeat against Falkirk, marking their first loss to the Bairns in 19 years. Manager Martin O'Neill faces mounting pressure after the result.
- Ethan Ross opened the scoring in the third minute after a Cameron Carter-Vickers error, and Scott Tanser doubled the lead in the 38th minute at Falkirk Stadium. Early goals forced Celtic to chase the game.
- Former Celtic goalkeeper Scott Bain made 10 saves to preserve Falkirk's clean sheet, denying James Forrest and Benjamin Nygren as fans chanted 'Scotland's number one'. His performance proved decisive in the victory.
- This defeat marks Celtic's sixth loss in 10 matches, intensifying pressure on O'Neill. While the club remains four points clear in the William Hill Premiership, they have played one game more than Rangers.
- Celtic faces a critical European fixture against Besiktas on Thursday as unrest grows over the squad's lineup and tactical approach. The match provides an immediate test following this domestic setback.
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right1Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
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- 67% of the sources lean Left
67% Left
L 67%
C 22%
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